As previously announced, Mark Teigland is retiring as Calvin’s President and CEO, after serving at Calvin for over 10 years. An open house is set for Thursday, November 15, 1-3 pm, enabling us to say goodbye and to wish him the best in his retirement.

He is originally from northwest Iowa, and currently resides in Ankeny with his wife, Jen-essa.

Outside of work, Carl enjoys running, biking, camping, woodworking, and spending time with family and friends.

He is honored to join the team at Cal-vin Community and

is looking forward to meeting the residents, staff, and families.

The Calvin Community Board of Directors is very pleased to an-nounce that Carl Koedam will be joining Calvin Community as the new President and CEO, replacing Mark Teigland, who is retiring in November after 10 years of service at Calvin.

Carl’s first day at Calvin was on October 15, and he will transition with Mark prior to Mark’s last day on November 16.

Carl was previously Administra-tor of Trinity Center at Luther Park in Des Moines, and also has

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Carl Koedam is new President and CEOprevious experience both as a Nursing Home Administra-tor and Assisted Liv-ing Administrator. Beginning his career as an accountant, he felt called to transi-tion his profession to align with his passion for serving seniors.

Carl is a graduate of Iowa State Univer-sity with a degree in Accounting, and is currently pursuing his MBA at Drake University.

Open House for Teigland

Switchback returned to the President’s Dinner; read more inside

Carl Koedam

The Social Service Department, comprised of Amanda Jaramillo-Ayon and Emily Huss, is respon-sible for the psychosocial aspects of resident care.

Beginning with the resident’s ad-mission, the social worker helps the resident adjust to the facility routine and environment.

Information about Advanced Directives, including “Power of Attorney for Health Care Deci-sions”, “Living Will”, and “Do Not Resuscitate” is provided to the new resident. The Director of So-cial Services is also a Notary Public and can assist in notarizing forms.

The Social Service Department is able to provide counseling to residents and family members in dealing with feelings about place-ment, death and dying, and other emotional, mental, environmental or physical limitations. A referral to a counseling service is also avail-able. A Family and Community Education Event takes place on the second Tuesday of every month at 10:00AM in the Main Lounge. All residents and family members, interested in learning more about education topics, are invited to attend.

Each resident’s problems are ad-dressed in a care plan, with social service involvement. Specifi c goals

demonstrated love (taking the role of the lowest servant) by washing his disciples dirty feet.

What an amazing story. It doesn’t take much to imagine what happened that night. Luke’s gospel said that the disciples were arguing among

themselves who was the greatest (Luke 22:24). They need-ed a lesson on true greatness. Because Jesus knew who he was he didn’t have any trouble serv-ing others. He had nothing to prove.

I believe that each of us is here for a reason: that we might know God and that we might put God’s love in action. We are called to serve.

What do you know? Why not talk about a time you were privileged to serve others.

A note from Pastor LambertsWhen something asks me the question, “What do you know?” I feel frustrated. What do they want to know that I know? I want to say, “How much time do you have?”

We all know quite a bit, don’t we? Every person can tell you a lot if you have the time to listen and hear their story. It is interesting to hear those stories at Calvin. Many times they will surprise you with what they have done and ex-perienced.

Maybe instead of saying “what do you know?” we should ask, “tell me a story about your-self.” I want to know.

Jesus knew “that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God…(John 13:3).” Therefore, Jesus

Pastor Lamberts

Spotlight on our Social Service DepartmentOver the next year, we will be publishing descriptions of what Calvin Community staff members do on a day-to-day basis and how their jobs benefi t residents and families.

and approaches are developed to help the resident cope with his or her problems.

Information concern-ing fi nancial assistance programs and other community resourc-es is available from the Soc ia l Service Department. Emily Huss and Amanda Jaramillo-Ayon

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To contact the Social Service Department, you can email socialservices@calvincommunity.org or call 515-633-2511.

strong experience in long-term care administration, and the ease with which the transition was be-ginning. Carl thanked everyone for the very warm welcome they have experienced and his com-mitment to the future of Calvin Community. Calvin Community has been blessed by both of these men.

Farewell Mark, and welcome Carl. May your futures be bright.

Betty Gibson has been a Calvin Community resident since May 2017 when she moved into an apartment at Calvin West. Betty is an avid volunteer in her community, a Westminster Presbyterian Church member, as well as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Betty was born in Mount Ayr, Iowa, later moved to Perry, and her family then settled in Des Moines when she was 17 years old. Betty graduated from Des Moines Christian School and began work as a dental assistant. Betty worked in the home while raising two sons, Jeff and Doug, then worked as a loan officer once the kids graduated

Betty Gibson

from school. Betty has been an active member at Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years, and served as

the wedding coordinator.

Betty has family members living in Des Moines, IA, Overland Park, KS, and Austin, TX including her two sons, one daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters.

Betty enjoys staying active, she does so by volunteering in the community, at her church, and for her family. Betty volunteers two to three days per week, five hours per shift, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Meet resident and volunteer Betty Gibson

President’s Dinner: Tradition and TransitionFollowing Calvin Community’s tradition, our Annual President’s Dinner, which raises funds for our Good Samaritan Fund, was held October 18, 2018. 100 guests enjoyed a delicious Mexican fare, great conversation, and entertain-ment from Irish folk-singing duo, Switchback. Nearly $12,985.00 was raised.

This year the President’s Dinner was made even more special in that it was the last President’s Dinner at which Mark Teigland, Calvin’s retiring President and CEO for the last 10 years, would preside. In his retirement remarks, Mark acknowledged the support

of his wife, Patrice, and the won-derful contributions of Calvin’s staff and a cadre of board mem-bers and volunteers.

While this may have been Mark’s last President’s Dinner, it also represented the start of a new chapter in Calvin’s 54-year history and the beginning of a transition from Mark to Calvin’s new Presi-dent and CEO, Carl Koedam. As the outgoing President and CEO, Mark welcomed new Calvin President and CEO, Carl Koedam, and his wife Jenessa.

In introducing Carl and Jen-essa, Mark highlighted their very

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checking patients and families in to the Surgical Department. Betty has served in this role for 24 years and finds it challenging and sometimes stressful as she speaks with doctors, nurses, patients, and families. Betty also volunteers, for over 20 years, in the Westminster Presbyterian Church office inputting attendance, manning the telephone, and filling in as the receptionist during office meetings.

In addition to all of her volunteerism in the community, Betty volunteers three hours per week in the Calvin Community Coffee Shop greeting and serving customers. Stop by the Coffee Shop on Monday afternoons between 1:00 and 4:00 to say hello to Betty Gibson!

Music by Unity Point Ensemble on Monday, December 3 at 6:45 pm

Catholic Youth Choir Tuesday, December 11 at 2 pm

Music by the Noted Four on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 pm

Urbandale Concert Band Monday, December 17 at 6:45 pm

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Ann’s Activity Calendar

Holidays and more coming right upMark your calendars! With the holidays around the corner, there are lots of opportunities to join the fun at Calvin Community!

Music by Merrymaker Gene Zeimet & Antique Harmony Tuesday, November 13 at 2 pm

Retirement Open House for Mark Teigland on Thursday, November 15 from 1-3 pm

Keeping it Country with Verlin Cadwallader on Monday, November 19 at 7 pm in the Rec Room

visit calvincommunity.org for the full events calendar and follow us on Facebook for weekly photos

All events held in the Main Lounge unless otherwise stated

Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 9 from 2–3:30 pm with sweet treats and holiday cheer.

All are welcome to join as we celebrate the holidays with family and friends.